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Museo Municipal
A local museum showcasing the history and art of Algeciras, featuring archaeological findings, historical artifacts, and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 11 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Algeciras is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Algeciras will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 15 buses that leave Madrid for Algeciras on Tue, May 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 500 km distance in an average of 8 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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BASEOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Algeciras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $251 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Algeciras:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Algeciras costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $220 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Algeciras costing on average $251 (€203).
Other travel options to Algeciras take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
You'll arrive about -1h -7m sooner (6h 27m by bus vs 6h 20m by car) and save roughly $-16.46 (€-13.28) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $15 (€12)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 9h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Algeciras buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h30 | 6:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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06078+ NORMAL. | 7:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h40 | 7:20 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06078+ NORMAL. | 7:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h35 | 6:15 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06078+ NORMAL. | 7:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h05 | 8:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06076+ Normal | 7:54 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h16 | 9:10 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06076+ Normal | 7:54 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h16 | 5:10 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06106+ Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h40 | 9:10 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06106+ Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h20 | 9:50 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06106+ Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h10 | 6:40 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE | 11:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h00 | 8:00 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06116+ Normal | 11:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h15 | 9:10 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06116+ Normal | 11:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h55 | 9:50 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06116+ Normal | 11:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 6h45 | 6:40 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06016+ Normal | 12:40 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h30 | 9:10 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06016+ Normal | 12:40 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h10 | 9:50 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Madrid to Algeciras run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Algeciras — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Algeciras trip today.
A local museum showcasing the history and art of Algeciras, featuring archaeological findings, historical artifacts, and temporary exhibitions.
Dedicated to Andalusian cultural heritage, this center explores the history and influences of Al-Andalus.
An art museum showcasing religious artworks and items related to the parish of Santa Maria.
A quaint neighborhood known for its narrow streets, traditional houses, and charming atmosphere.
A popular park offering green spaces, walking paths, and areas for relaxation.
A central square serving as a hub for social gatherings and cultural events, bustling with local life.
A traditional Andalusian dish of tuna cooked with onions and spices. A savory staple of Algeciras due to its proximity to the sea.
Small fish lightly battered and deep-fried. A classic, simple delight often served with a slice of lemon.
A cold soup made from tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Popular in Andalusia for its refreshing taste.
Algeciras is budget-friendly with affordable accommodation and reasonably priced dining options compared to major tourist cities in Spain.
Tipping is optional but appreciated. Round up the bill or leave small change in cafes. For restaurants, 5-10% is common if service was good.
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Algeciras Estación de Autobuses -> Algeciras City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Algeciras by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Algeciras, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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